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The Victorian era was a time of dramatic change. An age of industry, democracy, mass literacy, expanding towns, and a rapidly growing Empire. It was also a period that generated an unprecedented wealth of records, leaving today’s family historians with a rich paper trail to explore.
Building on the foundation of civil registration and the national census records (both first introduced in this era), Tracing Your Victorian Ancestors takes you far beyond the familiar sources. From military and employment records to religious archives, property documents, school logs, workhouse files, and the rich world of Victorian newspapers. Whether you are tracing your family tree or simply fascinated by social history, you’ll gain insight into the daily lives of Victorians: how they worked, worshipped, travelled, learned, and entertained themselves. Clear, accessible, and packed with research tips, this book is an essential companion for anyone tracing their roots through Victorian Britain.
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Binding: Paperback
Author: Jonathan Oates
Pagination: 168p
SKU: 9781036149680
The Victorian era was a time of dramatic change. An age of industry, democracy, mass literacy, expanding towns, and a rapidly growing Empire. It was also a period that generated an unprecedented wealth of records, leaving today’s family historians with a rich paper trail to explore.
Building on the foundation of civil registration and the national census records (both first introduced in this era), Tracing Your Victorian Ancestors takes you far beyond the familiar sources. From military and employment records to religious archives, property documents, school logs, workhouse files, and the rich world of Victorian newspapers. Whether you are tracing your family tree or simply fascinated by social history, you’ll gain insight into the daily lives of Victorians: how they worked, worshipped, travelled, learned, and entertained themselves. Clear, accessible, and packed with research tips, this book is an essential companion for anyone tracing their roots through Victorian Britain.
We offer free standard UK delivery on all orders over £50.
Orders up to £30 are charged a flat fee of £4.95 within the UK.
Orders between £30.01 and £50 are charged a flat fee of £6.95 within the UK.
Usual UK delivery timescale (excluding custom prints) is between 5 and 7 working days from the date of dispatch.
Due to the EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) selected items are not available for delivery to Northern Ireland.
Delivery Worldwide
Due to the EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) we are currently unable to accept any orders for delivery to EU member countries and Switzerland.
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